Line Leader (Food Production)

at  Major Recruitment

Major Recruitment has an exciting opportunity for an experienced Line Leader on behalf of our client, a leading global food producer and marketer in Wisbech. As a Line Leader, you’ll play a vital role in ensuring the production line runs smoothly, maintaining quality standards, and meeting performance targets.
This role requires a strong commitment to health and safety, effective communication, and hands-on leadership. If you’re a detail-oriented and proactive leader with experience in food production, we’d love to hear from you!

PURPOSE OF THE POSITION:

• Manage production operatives to ensure adherence to health and safety protocols, minimising workplace hazards and fostering a safe environment.
• Facilitate effective communication across all departments, keeping the team informed of production schedules, quality standards, and safety updates.
• Maintain accurate production records, following company procedures to control inventory, track quality, and ensure traceability.
• Represent the production line professionally to both internal and external stakeholders.

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Ensure timely, accurate completion of all line and team documentation, following company guidelines to avoid non-conformances.
• Ensure CCPs are adequately manned by trained personnel, and closely monitored to meet compliance standards.
• Deliver products that meet required specifications and schedules, aligning with the production plan.
• Perform regular checks to meet product quality standards and recipe adherence.
• Keep the line and work area clean and organized at all times, promoting a “Clean as You Go” policy with the team.
• Manage the line to maximize efficiency, reduce giveaway, and ensure productivity targets are achieved.
• Ensure products meet customer quality standards on the first pass, minimizing rework.
• Follow the daily production schedule, communicating any necessary changes with the Senior Team Leader.
• Promote the health, safety, and welfare of all employees, promptly addressing any issues that arise.
• Ensure that safe work systems are in place and that all start-up checks are completed, addressing any issues immediately.
• Train employees to ensure required skill levels are met, promoting job rotation and development to enhance performance.
• Keep the team informed about performance goals, business updates, and individual progress.
• Address team issues or conflicts, escalating them to the Senior Team Leader as needed.
• Utilise temporary labour effectively, ensuring they are equipped and trained for their roles.
• Ensure all areas conform to legal, business, and customer requirements, promptly addressing any policy breaches.